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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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